"...Peck is remarkably good....At unexpected moments, it's so moving." New York Times "...It does feature one of Gregory Peck's most assured and astute performances in the central role..." Sight and Sound35.99603

"...Stealthily effective....An unnerving minor classic..." Total Film "Lee Thompson's noir-tinted morality tale is difficult to shake off hours -- indeed days -- after viewing..." Sight and Sound "Mitchum's performance is one long solo of base evil." Uncut35.99603